Released on = January 22, 2007, 12:15 am

Press Release Author = Raymond San Miguel

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The Richmonde Hotel, already a Hall of Fame awardee in 2004,
has been granted yet again the Outstanding Award.

Press Release Body = The Department of Energy (DOE) pays tribute to the exceptional
contributions of business establishments in energy conservation with its Don Emilio
Abello Energy Efficiency Awards (DEAEEA). And for the 5th consecutive year, The
Richmonde Hotel, already a Hall of Fame awardee in 2004, has been granted yet again
the Outstanding Award for achieving 8.6% energy savings or 129,997 liters of oil
equivalent (LOE) last year.

Spearheaded by Richmonde Hotel's Chief Engineer Rogelio D. Lampa, the successful
implementation of various innovative energy efficiency and conservation measures
last year resulted in the significant reduction of the hotel's total electrical
consumption and operational expenses. The DEAEEA likewise commended the hotel's
cost-saving programs for being beneficial not only to the company, but also to the
country's efforts for attaining sustainable development. Furthermore, in recognition
of Engr. Lampa's continuing initiatives, the Technical Evaluation Committee of the
DEAEEA duly honored him with an Outstanding Energy Manager Award.

Participants of the awarding ceremony are: DOE Energy Utilization Management Bureau
Director Mario Marasigan, DOE Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla, Richmonde Managing
Director Carmen Fernando, Richmonde Chief Engineer Rogelio Lampa, ENMAP President &
Chair of Technical Committee Dr. Alice Herrera, Energy Development Utilization
Foundation, Inc. (EDUFI) President Antonio Del Rosario, and Philippine Energy
Conservation Center, Inc. (PECCI) President Greg Gonzales.


Web Site = http://www.richmondehotel.com

Contact Details = The Richmonde Hotel
21 San Miguel Avenue Ortigas Center,
Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1600
Contact Numbers:
Tel. Number: +63 2 638 7777
Fax Number: +63 2 638 8567
Website: http://www.richmondehotel.com
E-mail: raymond.sanmiguel@directwithhotels.com